Name: L.A. Confidential
Genre: crime film, neo-noir, mystery film, drama film, thriller film
Duration: 132 min
Cast: Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger, Danny DeVito

An open book has aged, crumbling pages on the left and clean blank pages on the right against a cream background. — Original artwork

A lot of bad stuff happened here. It’s as good a place as any for it to end.

Bud White

Painterly open hand reaching toward a wilted flower and fallen petals on cracked pavement. — Original artwork

Don’t start tryin’ to do the right thing, boy-o. You haven’t the practice.

Captain Dudley Smith

A brown leather glove rests on folded patterned cloth beside a brass whistle. — Original artwork

I admire you as a policeman, particularly your adherence to violence as a necessary adjunct to the job.

Captain Dudley Smith

An amber bottle and an empty wooden chair on opposite ends of a small seesaw against a dark background. — Original artwork

I wouldn’t trade places with Edmund Exley right now for all the whisky in Ireland.

Captain Dudley Smith

Painterly empty wooden courtroom bench with a small gavel beneath a spotlight. — Original artwork

Our justice must be swift and merciless.

Captain Dudley Smith

Two empty chairs stand beside a small round dining table with a white cloth, folded swan napkin and lamp. — Original artwork

I got a hot date.

Dick Stensland

A rope ladder descends from a glass slipper beside a small pale castle with coral towers. — Original artwork

My partner stopped to help a damsel in distress. He's got his priorities all screwed up.

Dick Stensland

A miniature cluster of dark buildings with glowing windows beneath a golden starburst against a deep purple night sky. — Original artwork

We'll do the town one night on me.

Dick Stensland

Painterly red feather quill, blank parchment scroll, small crown and ornate dagger on crimson fabric. — Original artwork

You're like Santa Claus with that list, Bud, except everyone on it's been naughty.

Dick Stensland

A magnifying glass lies across folded papers on a dark gray surface. — Original artwork

Jack, I doubt you've ever taken a stupid breath. Don't start now.

Captain Dudley Smith

Iron work-glove sculpture resting on a small bronze crown — Original artwork

You're a bit of a puzzlement to me these days, Wendell. You don't seem to be your old cruel self anymore. And I had such grand plans for your future.

Captain Dudley Smith

Painterly loose marionette strings hanging from a wooden crossbar before red stage curtains. — Original artwork

I'm the technical advisor. I teach Brett Chase how to walk and talk like a cop.

Jack Vincennes

An ornate hand mirror lies face-down beside curling gold ribbon on plum velvet. — Original artwork

You're the first man in five years who didn't tell me I look like Veronica Lake inside of a minute.

Lynn